The nomination period is open until May 30, 2019. All nominations will be reviewed in June and award recipients will be notified by June 30 with awards being presented during Homecoming festivities the weekend of September 23-29, 2019.

Award Descriptions

Please read below to learn more about each of these award types and start thinking about who you would like to nominate!

Danish Heritage Preservation Award*

The Danish Heritage Preservation Award was initiated in 1996. This prestigious award honors Grand View alumni and friends who have made a significant contribution to preserving Danish Heritage for generations to come. Grand View’s core values emerge from our Lutheran heritage and our Danish roots. These bedrock values shape academic life, student life, and faith life at Grand View. Informed by its Danish Lutheran heritage, Grand View is a School for Life.

Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to Grand View alumni who have performed in an outstanding manner in their professions and civic activities and who are recognized by their peers as leaders. In addition, Distinguished Alumni exhibit qualities of character and spirit that fulfill the mission of Grand View University. Grand View's full mission statement can be found here.

The nomination period is open until May 30, 2019.

All nominations will be reviewed in June, and the award recipient will be notified by June 30. The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented at Grand View's Homecoming celebration September 23-29, 2019.

Grand View Athletics is proud to participate in the NAIA’s Champions of Character program which aims at developing their Core Values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. In 2017 a new alumni award was developed to recognize former student-athletes who have continued to live by the Champions of Character five core values beyond their time at Grand View.

The Robert L. Mahaffey Community Service Award is presented to past Grand View Viking student-athletes who have made significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents, and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model for compassion and service, and strive to make the world a better place. The honoree should have a passion for helping others in their community.

The award's namesake, Bob Mahaffey '58, played basketball and baseball at Grand View and since went on to dedicate much of his life to giving back. Bob held leadership positions with the East Des Moines Chamber, East High School Alumni Foundation, Ward 2 Des Moines City Councilman and served as a loyal member of the Grand View Board of Trustees.

The nomination period is open until May 30, 2019.

All nominations will be reviewed in June, and the award recipient will be notified by June 30. The Robert L. Mahaffey Service Community Award will be presented in at Grand View's Homecoming celebration September 23-29, 2019.

The 10 Under 10 Alumni Award is presented to 10 Grand View alumni who have not yet celebrated 10 years since graduating from Grand View. Each is making a significant impact in their profession and/or community since graduation.

This award celebrates the variety of passions and interests of GV alumni and demonstrates how the Grand View experience contributed to the foundation for their success. Each recipient's vision, drive, and leadership in their field or community is considered in the selection process.

The nomination period is open until May 30, 2019.

All nominations will be reviewed in June, and the award recipient will be notified by June 30. The 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards will be presented at Grand View's Homecoming celebration September 23-29, 2019.

The Sally Cartwright Volunteer Service Award is presented to Grand View alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves through service to the University and community, and have demonstrated generosity through the contribution of personal resources and talents.

Sally Cartwright was instrumental in implementing the planned giving program, Heritage Society, and in the restoration of Old Main into the Humphrey Center at Grand View. She served as the Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Planned Giving until her death in 1993.

The nomination period is open until May 30, 2019.

All nominations will be reviewed in May, and the award recipient will be notified in June. The Sally Cartwright Volunteer Service Award will be presented at Grand View's Homecoming celebration September 23 - 29, 2019.